Only for few places I've selfishly felt writing about it will make it more popular and I might not…read moreenjoy the place all by myself - this is one among them. Just while searching for beaches in a 30 minute driving radius, we ran into this gem of a park that's so well maintained. They have ample free parking and the walk to the bay is so quick. The bay might not be the best to walk on as sand is relatively less with more gravels and getting down to it from the stairs is little difficult even for well grown adults. This could definitely be wheelchair accessible in a certain way. They also have few picnic enclosures and a memorial to one of their town's fallen soldiers. The walking pavement is neatly laid out for a calm, peaceful and relaxing walk. We went on overcast conditions and had to return to the car just before the rain caught up. Will definitely return here for summers to watch the sunset in this beautiful bay/park.

It's a pretty cool and fun park.,... Have gone there with my girlfriend many times.... Usually…read moredrove by mostly

We enjoyed this park. There is an easy trail, less than a mile long, so even the little ones can do…read moreit. No large elevation changes, and most of it is paved. It's nice that there are parts by the water. Apart from that, there is a play area, which is right by the entrance to the trail. There are also tennis courts, beach volleyball and bbq.

Great local lakeside park with short easy trails, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and…read morepicnic areas located between North & East Brunswick NJ . Beautiful view of Farrington Lake with background of Fall foliage colors.

As always, we enjoy coming to this park. Spring is a great time to take advantage of the many…read morewalking paths and the expansive grounds. The playground is always a hit with the kids, and there are plenty of open grassy areas for frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, or just spreading out for a picnic. There's also a lot to do here: a splash park (in season), a golf course, bike paths, fishing, tennis, pickleball, and bocce. There are pavilions available for parties, along with grills and picnic tables for a BBQ. One of my favorite spots is the Rose Garden. It wasn't open on this visit (the sign noted an April 15 opening), but peak bloom is in June, and it's worth coming back for. Bottom line: A well-maintained park with something for everyone.

Colonial Patk is pretty . It has a Rose Garden. They must not be in season yet because I didnt see…read moremany. A very tranquil green space to relax and enjoy nature. A nice place . I wish there was more to see.

Welsh Park has something for everyone. It has modern…read moreplayground equipment with a climbing wall. There is also an individual swing set. For those who are older, the park has two paved paths that are maybe .25 miles and uphill. The paths are surrounded by mature deciduous trees. One path leads to the side edge of the park which is closed to cars but can be exited by foot. The other path leads to the baseball diamond. If you take a side path instead of following it up, you will get to the basketball court. The park looks small from the front but it just keeps going back and back and back and up. It was an absolute joy to be able to walk sure-footed on a paved path with my Service Dog yet still be amongst the trees.

Welsh Park is a peaceful and safe neighborhood park with lots of trees. It's a pleasant shady spot…read moreto eat lunch at a picnic table. The picnic area has plenty of garbage cans which park staff empties regularly. There's a metal and concrete grill available for bbq. Two different jungle gyms with slides and a small climbing wall will keep the little ones entertained. A wooden staircase through the trees leads to a basketball court and baseball field. Bring your own water! This park doesn't have any water spigots, drinking fountains, or flush toilets. There's a port-a-potty at one end of the parking lot. The parking lot is big and free. (The whole park is free). Usually this park doesn't have many people or dogs. The road it's on doesn't get much traffic either, making Welsh Park relaxing and quiet.

Love visiting Rutgers Gardens through the seasons! If you come in fall, don't expect much in bloom,…read morebut this place is wonderful to hike and stroll through with its various paths. If you visit in spring or summer, get ready for stunning flora and fauna that is cared for by Rutgers staff and students. I adore the lilacs that's smell delicious and envelope a walkway like a natural ceiling. So amazing! Also, I adore the wide open fields and spaces that lend themselves perfectly for a picnic or spot to lay down a blanket and enjoy a nap out in the open. PS. Very romantic spot- if you're coming here for a date, you will not be disappointed!

Really this should be a 4.5 but I rounded up to five to encourage people to come. Really worth it!…read more So let me tell you the negatives first, some of which were covered by some other reviewers. First, there are ticks and you should spray before you start. Second, the directions to get off Route 1 to the gardens is confusing, even for someone from New Jersey who is used to jug handles, but you'll get there eventually. Third, you can hear the traffic from route 1 as you walk through various parts of the gardens and the adjacent woods. And fourth, some toilets are in sad shape. To me, no showstoppers but more you should be aware. Best thing is to print out a map of Rutgers Gardens and Helyar Woods first. It's good to have with you as you walk about although signs are about. This is a really a beautiful garden set out in a very approachable way. Well documented and you can use those maps so you can find and explore the Asian Hill garden, Holly Collection, the Succulent Gardens and, my favorite, the Bamboo Grove. All in all there are 23 gardens and 8 structures, most of which are research sites. The gardens are adjacent to the Helyar Woods. The woods has 7 viewpoint spots and 5 marked trails ranging in length from 0.4 MI to 1.6 MI. Within the forest is a forested wetland, a meadows, a pine grove and just plain old Forest. Most of the trees are old-growth beech, birch, maple and oak trees. It's really wonderful. Note the gardens are closed on Mondays.

As I make my way around the interesting town of South River I have discovered another hidden gem…read more The Edward A. Grekoski Park. This is another Public Park in South River and it is enormous! It sits on the South River and encompasses over 58 acres. Is was previously called Bissett's Pond Park. Not sure why they changed the name. The Park still has its pond. It also has nice walking areas which are perfect for the seniors who live in the senior housing across the street. There is also a play area for the kids and a baseball field. A nice big park in a neat little town.

This park is nicer and slightly bigger than the one near me on East Prospect Street. However, still…read moreactivity is quite limited. Yes, they do have a tennis court, and a playground. However, I have been to other parks that have so much more, and the shame for me this one is, they don't seem to have a path to walk around. One of the big positives here is that there is a lake, with a big geyser in the middle which is nice to look at! Overall, good park, and if you're in the area, maybe check it out!

Live coming here. It is peaceful, calm, such great way to be in nature. There is a little zoo,…read morelake, playground, fields, courts and picnic areas. You can reserve picnic areas for your events like birthday parties, baby showers or any other small gatherings. You can get food trucks with permissions.

Nice trails both for hiking and mountain biking. The best sledding hill in the area during the…read morewinter.

Heavenly farms park has a nice open space with multiple grass and turf fields for soccer and…read morelacrosse and football. It has nice hiking trails also and a dog run. Everything seems pretty well maintained. Keeping it honest in my review, one thing I didn't like about Heavenly Farms was the air quality. At first I thought it was related to the Canadian wildfires but that shouldn't still be an issue now. I did a little more research and it seems the park is close to some warehouse distribution centers (O'Neill logistics, Creative logistics solutions) southwest of it in Monroe. I'm guessing the bad air I smell may be from idling trucks - google maps satellite view showed quite a lot of them less than a kilometer away.

This place used to just be a bunch of farmland, but obviously that's changed. It's now a soccer…read morefield, a football field, where you can watch a play, and a safe place to take your dog (the dog park). It's got a nice touch now. Plus parking is easy and ample at all times. In addition, Crystal Springs (the waterpark/aquatic center in town) is right down the street so that helps out during a summer day, and the Complex is also really close. It gets 3 stars because while it is a very pretty park/area, it is more or less just green space. There's no wow factor, but it serves a nice purpose.

Excellent park for all ages I so recommend me, my cousin, my friends, my sister we all go there. It…read moreis the best park in the town. The spray park is a little boring but they did add a volleyball court. There is a lacrosse court in the field. they recently added a large bathroom/storage room for coaches and maintenance workers This park is the best.

This ground is amazing ! One of the best cricket grounds in NJ .. love the outfield .. superbly…read moregrassed ... ground also has a small water play area. Perfect for kids ! Play area is also good . Well maintained .... Well done.. overall , it's an awesome ground !!

If you've seen A Beautiful Mind the movie then you need to visit Nash Park! It was created in honor…read moreof the Great Dr. John Forbes Nash Jr. It's right across from the Windsor Plaza, so I would strongly suggest that the next time you're in the area please stop by and check it out. Nash Park had some renovations done and its like really cool to see in person and it might inspire you to watch the movie if you haven't seen it yet. It wasn't on Yelp and I accidentally found it and I figured its worth being on here. So please feel to share it with others and let this park become A Beautiful Place!

Super cute. Local. Well built…read more I accidentally bumped into this park while picking up my take out order. I am so glad I did. Since we are in a pandemic mode and there are not many place for outdoor dining, this park was perfect for it. I really appreciate how well of a build it is. There are plenty of benches and tables to gather. It also has a very unique Japanese structure on site which I think is an amazing idea. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find this helpful.